Newsletters / April 2022

From the Principal

Dear Trailside Families,

We are in the home stretch of the 2021-2022 school year. We have a little over a month of school and this is when we must hold on tight as there are many activities for each grade level. We are so excited to be able to host many of them again. We are planning for field day, family BBQ, 6^th grade moving on, 6th-grade band and orchestra concerts, and many other grade-level specific activities.

April brings warmer weather but also a lot of water on the playground. Please send students with rubber boots if you can as it will help them stay dry for the afternoon. We still have a lot of winter gear in lost and found. If you want to come check if any of your child's items are there, swing by and check-in at the office and take a look. At the end of the school year, we either wash it and put it in the closet for students to borrow or we donate it.

Please let the office know if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to help

Heather Jones, Principal

Trailside Elementary School

After School Activities
Trailside Triathlon 2022
Read A-Thon
"Thank you to the 2021-2022 Corporate Sponsors of Trailside PTA!"

"Thank you to the 2021-22 Corporate Sponsors of Trailside PTA!"

Luff Orthodontics

Northern Electrical Engineering Consulting, LLC (NEECO)

ATS, Alaska

Papa Murphy's Pizza

Rescon Alaska

Orion Construction, Inc.

Great Harvest Bread

Builders Millwork Supply

Carpenters & Millwrights Local Union 1281

Alaska Wood Flooring Supply

Polar Bear Dental Care

Hernandez Cleaning

Rennard Eye Care
Membership Hub for PTA
PTA Meeting Schedule for 21/22 School Year

Date:

February 10, 2022

March (No Meeting)

April 14, 2022

1st In-Person Meeting

Library 3:45pm

May 12, 2022

Time: 3:45 pm

Location: Via Zoom

Zoom Link

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 967 232 7972

If you are interested in helping PTA with events please contact-

Courtney Luff (trailsideptapresident@gmail)

Check out the Trailside PTA Facebook Page

Library Books are Due-Lost or Damaged Books-
Health News-Mrs. Fuller
Kindergarten Round Up
We have so many Lost Items!
Mural for the Apple Orchard

In January, local artist Cheryl Chesnut from Spreading Tree Studios worked with a small group of Trailside artists to create a mural that will be proudly displayed in our Apple Orchard in the spring. Thank you to Spreading Tree Studio and our amazing Trailside PTA for providing this opportunity for our students. The mural will be proudly displayed in the foyer until it is ready to move to the orchard. Check the mural out the next time you visit our school. See how many hidden objects you can find in the mural.

Thank you to the 5th and 6th-grade artists (standing - left to right) Adina, Adele. Cheryl and (sitting - left to right) Adelynn, Kleian, Morgan, and Niobe.

Not pictured: Logan, Adigan, Maggie, and Ann

Did you know that there are 63 apple trees planted in our orchard? Also, the gravity irrigation system installed in 2020 makes the process of watering the orchard much easier. It used to take 2 1/2 to 3 hours to water the orchard. With the help of the irrigation system, it takes around 15 to 20 minutes.
Pre-School Application
Application for Pre-School opens February 1st, 2022.

Pre-school Application

Eligibility
- Children must be 4-years-old on or before September 1, 2022.
- Preference is given to families that live in the school zone where the program is located.
Program Schedule
11:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday
Selection
First round of selection will take place March 18, 2021; families will be notified by ASD Preschool beginning March 25, 2022

Second round of selection will take place July 25, 2021; families will be notified by ASD Preschool beginning July 29, 2022

Acceptance after the selection dates will depend on available spots in each classroom.

Transportation is not currently available for general education preschool programs.
After School Pick-Up
Nurse Donna- Update

Please do NOT send your child to school the next day after they report symptoms or report not feeling well... Instead, KEEP THEM HOME and go get them covid tested.

Reminder: ASD does NOT accept home-covid tests for negative results.

If you are waiting for COVID test results for your students, please do not send them to school.

We are in need of girls' leggings or sweatpants, sizes 5-10, and boys' sweatpants, sizes 5-10.

Thank you,

Donna Wilson, BSN, RN, NCSN
School Nurse, Trailside Elementary

wilson_donna@asdk12.org

main office: 907-742-5500 // office fax: 907-742-5511
Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Student Council-News Spirit days and Holiday Happenings

Go Green Friday

April 22, 2022

Dear Trailside Families,

On January 28^th we did a fundraiser for Madagascar, wear a hat for $.50. We have since been unable to donate the money raised to the school and wanted to inform you of this. We will be transferring the money raised into our Student Council fund. This money will now be used on a community project around Trailside. Our student council officers will be deciding on this project in the spring. If you would like a refund of your money, please contact Trish in the office and we will work with you.

Sincerely,

Heather Jones, Principal
KTTN NEWS
PE News- Mr. Leiser
Health News-Mrs. Fuller
Kaladi Coffee Orders- PTA Sponsored

We are asking all families to please help Trailside PTA raise funds to support a variety of programs and classroom needs.  Also, there is a chance we might have our 5^th & 6th-grade camps returning.

You can buy, sell to family and friends, or even local businesses.

HOW TO ORDER:  ONLINE https://trailside.myschoolcentral.com or

Completely and accurately fill out the attached form- and attach full payment.  Any orders arriving after the due date, or without full payment will be rolled over into the next month’s order.  We will not accept orders without full payment.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: CASH or CHECK (made out to Trailside PTA).  Once we receive the orders from Kaladi Brothers, you deliver your coffee and receipt to your own customers.  Be sure to thank them for Trailside PTA.
Battle of the Books

Happy New Year,

Next week 56 of our 3-6 students will be competing to represent Trailside at the SW Anchorage city battle of the books competition and possibly Alsaka State competition. We are reigning state champions and Trailside will be presenting teams who are serious contenders to win state again. Most importantly, this school loves to read and it shows!

5/6 is on Tuesday 1/11 morning 9:15-10:45 in the library (teachers please excuse battle members after announcements)

3/4 is on Friday 1/14 morning 9;15-10:45 in the library (teachers please excuse battle members after announcements)

There will be no open check next week on Tuesday or Friday.

Thanks and good luck to all!

Thanks for supporting the library and your reader!

Mrs. Keller

Trailside Librarian

Trailside Elementary Contacts

Main Office 742-5500 | Heather Jones, Principal | Patricia Erickson, Admin. Assistant | Karen Donaldson, Secretary/Registrar | 24-hour Attendance Line 742-5500 | Nurse –Donna Wilson 742-5501 | Cafeteria Manager – Deloris Wiita- 742-5533, café_Trialside@asdk12.org

Newsletters

After School Activities

Trailside Triathlon 2022

Read A-Thon

"Thank you to the 2021-2022 Corporate Sponsors of Trailside PTA!"

Membership Hub for PTA

PTA Meeting Schedule for 21/22 School Year

Library Books are Due-Lost or Damaged Books-

Health News-Mrs. Fuller

Kindergarten Round Up

We have so many Lost Items!

Mural for the Apple Orchard

Pre-School Application

After School Pick-Up

Nurse Donna- Update

Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Student Council-News Spirit days and Holiday Happenings

KTTN NEWS

PE News- Mr. Leiser

Health News-Mrs. Fuller

Kaladi Coffee Orders- PTA Sponsored

Battle of the Books

Trailside Elementary Contacts